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Is RECOMPENSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECOMPENSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECOMPENSE mean?

  1. noun

    payment or reward (as for service rendered)

  2. noun

    the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

  3. verb

    make amends for; pay compensation for

    “One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich”

  4. verb

    make payment to; compensate

    “My efforts were not remunerated”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for RECOMPENSE

Single letters that turn RECOMPENSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from RECOMPENSE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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